Browsing by Author "Mehnaz, Ashfi"
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Childhood obesity in early years: parental perceptions in Dhaka city
Sultana, Sadia (Brac University, 2020-12)Children who are obese are at a higher risk of developing serious health problems and may suffer from psychological effects. Parents play a key role to control weight-related disease and health effects of children. The ... -
Early literacy development and school readiness: perceptions and practices of parents having 3-5 years old children in Dhaka city
Mehnaz, Ashfi (BRAC Univeristy, 2013-09)Research on early literacy in Bangladesh is mostly concentrated on poorly resourced environments and early literacy practices done by illiterate parents of lower socio-economic communities in rural areas. This study aimed ... -
Parental perceptions on the effect of prolonged screen time on family interactions in Dhaka city
Shil, Puja Rani (Brac University, 2020-12)The widespread use of digital applications such as smartphones, computer, TV have increased in developing countries such as Bangladesh. Literature reviews and study findings indicated that children who are addicted to the ... -
Parents perceptions on 3 to 6 years of children’s screen time during COVID-19 in Dhaka city
Sattar, Humyra Zarin (Brac University, 2021-12)Digital devices, such as phones, computers, television, tab worldwide enlarged, and in Bangladesh scenario is indifferent. Based on international studies and study findings children who are involved in digital screens more ... -
Parents perceptions on the need of community based play centers for the children aged 2-5 years in Dhaka city
Jahan, Israt (Brac University, 2021-12)In Bangladesh specially in Dhaka, playgrounds are declining gradually because of rapid urbanization. Numerous studies showed that children who cannot go outside for play suffers different types of development delay and ... -
Perceptions of adolescent mothers on feeding and nutrition of their children aged 0-3 years in rural Bangladesh
Farzana, Faiza (Brac University, 2021-12)Proper feeding practices of newborn and young children are the key to improve child overall health and to achieve developmental milestones. In Bangladesh, a large portion of young rural girls have ended up becoming mothers ... -
Perceptions of teachers on the learning style of children aged 3 to 5 years in Dhaka city
Shabnam, Nazia (Brac University, 2021-12)Learning styles refer to the personal characteristics that influence a student's capacity to acquire knowledge, interact with peers and the teacher, and otherwise participate in learning activities. Individuals have diverse ...